Rotorua is an adventure-lover's paradise!
We have some of the country’s most innovative people here in Rotorua who've invented world-first amazing attractions and activities such as ZORB, the Luge at Skyline Rotorua, and Vertigo, New Zealand's first 43-metre (141-foot) freefall.
Rotorua is also home to the world-famous Kaituna River where you can raft over the world’s highest commercially raftable waterfall, Tutea Falls, at 7 metres (23 feet).
For the mild adventurer to the most hard-core action seeker, Rotorua will not disappoint.
Kaitiaki Adventures - Mount Tarawera Crater Walks
Adventure
Multi award-winning Kaitiaki Adventures is passionate about continually providing world-class adventure tourism experiences in Rotorua. They love to share Aotearoa’s stunning environment, history and unique Māori culture, all the while infusing your experience with the warm and caring manaakitanga (hospitality) Rotorua is renowned for.
Rotorua Canopy Tours
Adventure
Soar through the trees and experience New Zealand’s ancient forest like never before – in two award-winning zipline adventures. Lose yourself on this engaging encounter with the natural world, exploring ancient native forest via ziplines, suspended swing bridges, treetop platforms and more on this unforgettable nature adventure.
Swoop at Velocity Valley
Adventure, North
Experience the giant sky swing as you SWOOP over Velocity Valley.
Kaitiaki Adventures - Rafting the Kaituna River
Adventure
Multi-award winning Kaitiaki Adventures is passionate about continually providing world-class adventure tourism experiences in Rotorua. They love to share Aotearoa’s stunning environment, history and unique Māori culture, all the while infusing your experience with the warm and caring manaakitanga (hospitality) Rotorua is renowned for.
Rotofobia Escape Adventure
Adventure
The door closes behind you. You're locked in. You have 60 minutes to get out... Tick tock... Tick tock..
Shweeb Racer at Velocity Valley
Adventure, North
Get your legs pumping as you blast off on a pedal-powered pod that combines monorail efficiency and bicycle mechanics in a 600-metre race.
Skyswing Rotorua at Skyline
Adventure, North
Skyswing Rotorua challenges you to face your fears on Rotorua's HIGHEST and FASTEST adrenaline rush.
Motion Entertainment
Adventure, East
Fun for all ages with 10 attractions under one roof. Create your own adventure in New Zealand's largest range of face-to-face fun in the country!
Skyline Rotorua Luge and Gondola
Adventure, North
Conveniently located just five minutes from central Rotorua and beginning with a serene Gondola ride up Mt Ngongotahā, Skyline Rotorua offers unrivalled views of Rotorua’s famous geothermal wonderland.
Kaituna Cascades Rafting Company
Adventure
Join the Original Kaituna Rafting Company for an unbeatable grade 5 white-water experience on one of New Zealand's most exciting and beautiful rivers!